2009 Audi A5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A5 years
- More complaints than other years 9th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Audi A5. That ranks 9th out of 19 A5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 4,250 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Audi A5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 27% | 4,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 27% | 63,140 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | 41,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 18% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18% | 56,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 41,600 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 9% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Audi A5 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My air bag light and parking light icon came on at the same time while starting and remain on. I have read the exact same description from other audi owners described in recall 6901 16v376. Why is my car not included?? I have restarted my times to no avail.
I purchased the car used in 2015 with 35k miles. Since then, its been over eleven times regarding water leaking issues, particular involving the sunroof drains especially the right rear drain over the passenger quarter panel window near the airbag area (c-pillar). The headliner had to be replaced…
Right side (passenger) door latch/lock mechanism failed. Because the lock failed, the alarm system does not see the door as closed and will not arm the system. Subsequently, the door cannot be locked unless you activate using the child proof overide near the latch mechanism. You must reach in…
Audi a5 2009 is not a reliable car i will never buy another audi product in my lifetime. I cant believe how i thought i was alone with the misfire issue and i find in my research there are many others with the same issues for various models unbelievable. Had i search this product, would have been…
Keyless door sensors started to malfunction and would not unlock vehicle when touched. Brought problem to attention of dealership, which stated that they could not duplicate problem and thereby refused to fix issue while the vehicle was still under warranty. Now that the vehicle is no longer under…
Other Audi A5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 A5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 A5 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 A5 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 A5 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 A5 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 A5 | 8 | 5 |
| 2020 A5 | 60 | 4 |
| 2019 A5 | 12 | 3 |
| 2018 A5 | 38 | 6 |
| 2017 A5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 A5 | 7 | 3 |
| 2015 A5 | 8 | 3 |
| 2014 A5 | 28 | 3 |
| 2013 A5 | 35 | 3 |
| 2012 A5 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 A5 | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 A5 | 34 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 A5 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Audi A5?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Audi A5?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Audi A5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A5 model years, the 2009 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.